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The Minor in Nutrition

Course Requirements for the Minor: 24 units

The following courses, or their approved transfer equivalents, are required of all candidates for this minor.

4 courses required:

SUBJ NUM Title Sustainable Units Semester Offered Course Flags
BIOL 104 Human Physiology   4.0 FS  GE
Basic functioning of the organ systems of the human body, including the brain and nervous system; vision and hearing; heart and circulation; blood and immunity; respiration, digestion and metabolism; muscles; excretory, endocrine, and reproductive systems. 3 hours lecture, 2 hours activity. This is an approved General Education course. (001114)
CHEM 107 General Chemistry for Applied Sciences   4.0 FS  GE
Prerequisites: GE Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning Ready, Intermediate Algebra.
A survey of the principles of chemistry, primarily for students in agriculture, industry and technology, and pre-nursing. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. This is an approved General Education course. (001826)
CHEM 108 Organic Chemistry for Applied Sciences   4.0 FS  GE
Prerequisites: CHEM 107 or CHEM 111 or equivalent.
A survey of organic chemistry emphasizing the structure, properties, and reactions of all major functional groups of organic molecules. Not applicable towards a degree in chemistry or biochemistry. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. This is an approved General Education course. (001828)
NFSC 340 Human Nutrition   3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: BIOL 104, CHEM 108.
Physiological and chemical roles of proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, minerals, vitamins, and water in the functioning of the human body. Factors affecting the digestion of foods, use of nutrients, and the body's need for nutrients. 3 hours discussion. (004296)

3 courses selected from:

SUBJ NUM Title Sustainable Units Semester Offered Course Flags
CHEM 350 Introductory Biochemistry   3.0 FS  
Prerequisite: CHEM 108 or CHEM 270.
A survey of biochemistry, principally for nutrition and exercise phsiology majors. 3 hours discussion. (001849)
MCGS 240 Socioeconomic Class and Food Injustice: Inequities across Class, Race/Ethnicity, and Gender Lines   3.0 FS  GE  USD
This course is also offered as SOCI 240.
This fully online course facilitates the study of intersecting systems of oppression and inequity--in particular socio-economic class, ethnicity, and gender--all of which impact access to basic needs, especially healthy food. The course provides a scholarly, theoretical context for individuals working with communities outside of the middle class. Students are guided in the application of concepts and ideas in their personal lives and professional practice. 3 hours lecture. This is an approved General Education course. This is an approved US Diversity course. (021867)
NFSC 120 Introduction to Food Science   3.0 FS  
An elementary study of the chemical, physical and sensory properties of foods. An emphasis on food science principles as they relate to food preparation, ingredient function and interaction, purchasing, storage, nutrient preservation, safety and sanitation. 2 hours discussion, 3 hours laboratory. (004271)
NFSC 200 Health at Every Size: A Non-Diet Approach to Wellness   3.0 FS  GE  USD
This course provides an overview of the Health at Every Size paradigm. Topics include size discrimination, social and cultural influences on body dissatisfaction and the adoption of enjoyable physical activity, and mindful eating. 3 hours lecture. This is an approved General Education course. This is an approved US Diversity course. (021134)
NFSC 200W Health at Every Size: A Non-Diet Approach to Wellness (W)   3.0 FS  GE  USD  W
This course provides an overview of the Health at Every Size paradigm. Topics include size discrimination, social and cultural influences on body dissatisfaction and the adoption of enjoyable physical activity, and mindful eating. 3 hours lecture. This is an approved Writing Course. This is an approved General Education course. This is an approved US Diversity course. (021256)
NFSC 303 Nutrition and Physical Fitness   3.0 FS  GE
Prerequisites: One lower-division course in biological sciences.
Analyzes and evaluates current practices and theories regarding nutrition and its relationship to athletics, weight control, and physical exercise. 3 hours lecture. This is an approved General Education course. (004288)
NFSC 310 Global Nutrition Green Leaf Representing that this course is Sustainable 3.0 FS  GE  GC
This course examines the relationships among human dietary patterns, human biology, and societies. Topics covered include the prevalence of hunger and malnutrition, factors contributing to malnutrition, and the ecology of obesity and chronic diseases in both developing and industrialized nations. Inter-relationships between food systems and major chronic diseases affecting the world population are also examined. Special attention is given to a critical analysis of the biological, environmental and socio-cultural determinants of nutrition-related issues around the world and strategies for addressing those issues. 3 hours lecture. This is an approved General Education course. This is an approved Global Cultures course. (020508)
NFSC 318 Nutrition and Disease   3.0 FS  
Prerequisite: NFSC 340.
This course is designed to develop skills in the use of clinical nutrition in the prevention and treatment of diet-related health problems, such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, hypertension, and kidney disease. 3 hours lecture. (020608)
NFSC 345W Diet Supplements and Functional Foods (W)   3.0 FS  W
Prerequisite: NFSC 340.
Scientific overview of popular dietary supplements and food phytochemicals and their relation to human health and disease. Current government regulations are also considered. 3 hours lecture. This is an approved Writing Course. (020289)
NFSC 360 Nutrition Throughout the Life Cycle   3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: BIOL 104; NFSC 100 or NFSC 340.
A survey of nutritional needs from conception to death, including the relationship of nutrients to health and well-being and factors which affect food selection of different population groups. 3 hours discussion. (004298)
NFSC 365 Nutrition Counseling and Education   3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: NFSC 360 (may be taken concurrently).
Communication skills for nutrition counseling and nutrition education; strategies and techniques for nutrition education; including the development, implementation and evaluation of nutrition education interventions; client-centered nutrition counseling techniques to promote behavior change. 3 hours seminar. (004335)
NFSC 403 Sports Nutrition   3.0 FA  
Prerequisites: CHEM 108 or KINE 323, NFSC 303 or NFSC 340.
Integration of nutrition, physiology, and biochemistry in the examination of the relationship among nutrition, fitness, and exercise performance. Emphasis is on the application of current research finding in regards to nutrition and athletic performance. 3 hours lecture. (015977)
NFSC 465 Community Nutrition   3.0 FS  
Prerequisites: NFSC 360, NFSC 365 (may be taken concurrently).
Acquaints the student with nutrition programs, approaches, and policies that relate the science of nutrition to the promotion of improved health status among individuals and groups. Principles of community organization, engaged citizenship, policy development, health care systems, sustainable food systems, and issues related to global food insecurity and hunger are addressed. 3 hours lecture. (004333)
NFSC 468 Child Nutrition   3.0 INQ  
Prerequisite: NFSC 360 or faculty permission.
Examines the relationship of food and nutrition with social, cultural and behavioral factors in child and adolescent development. Topics include nutrition and learning, nutrition education, eating disorders, sports nutrition, public policy, food safety and child nutrition programs. 3 hours lecture. (020611)
NFSC 469 Nutrition and Aging   3.0 INQ  
Prerequisite: NFSC 360 or faculty permission.
Designed to provide an overview of the physiological, socioeconomic, psychological, and environmental factors affecting the nutritional status and requirements of older adults. Policies and programs related to health care and nutrition services for older Americans are also addressed. 3 hours lecture. (020612)
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